September 17, 2023

Oral Input Dysfunction

1 minute

Defensiveness:

Picky eater, often with extreme food preferences; i.e., limited repertoire of foods, selective about brands

Resistive to trying new foods

May only eat “soft” or pureed foods past 24 months of age

May gag with textured foods

Has difficulty with sucking, chewing, and swallowing, may choke or have a fear of choking

May only eat hot or cold foods

Dislikes or complains about toothpaste and mouthwash

Under register:

May lick, taste, or chew on inedible objects
Prefers foods with intense flavor; i.e., excessively spicy, sweet, sour, or salty

Excessive drooling past the teething stage Frequently chews on hair, shirt, or fingers

Constantly putting objects in mouth past the toddler years
Acts as if all foods taste the same

Loves vibrating toothbrushes and even trips to the dentist

-Interventions-
Defensiveness:

Apply pressure to the oral (mouth) area (in and around the mouth) before eating and brushing teeth.

Gum massage at an interval of 3-4 hours daily.

Using an electric toothbrush for ease.

Use cold items to decrease sensitivity

Give rhythmic pressure starting from arms then shoulders and then cheeks

Under register:

Blow bubbles/whistles/balloons

Give hard candy/safe chew gum/chew tubes.

Drink water/thick liquids (milkshake, smoothie, pudding) from a bottle that requires sucking/has a contorted straw.

Give some hard and chewy texture things to eat.

Encourage kids to sing or hum.
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By Sandeep Verma

September 17, 2023

Oral Input Dysfunction

1 minute

Defensiveness:

Picky eater, often with extreme food preferences; i.e., limited repertoire of foods, selective about brands

Resistive to trying new foods

May only eat “soft” or pureed foods past 24 months of age

May gag with textured foods

Has difficulty with sucking, chewing, and swallowing, may choke or have a fear of choking

May only eat hot or cold foods

Dislikes or complains about toothpaste and mouthwash

Under register:

May lick, taste, or chew on inedible objects
Prefers foods with intense flavor; i.e., excessively spicy, sweet, sour, or salty

Excessive drooling past the teething stage Frequently chews on hair, shirt, or fingers

Constantly putting objects in mouth past the toddler years
Acts as if all foods taste the same

Loves vibrating toothbrushes and even trips to the dentist

-Interventions-
Defensiveness:

Apply pressure to the oral (mouth) area (in and around the mouth) before eating and brushing teeth.

Gum massage at an interval of 3-4 hours daily.

Using an electric toothbrush for ease.

Use cold items to decrease sensitivity

Give rhythmic pressure starting from arms then shoulders and then cheeks

Under register:

Blow bubbles/whistles/balloons

Give hard candy/safe chew gum/chew tubes.

Drink water/thick liquids (milkshake, smoothie, pudding) from a bottle that requires sucking/has a contorted straw.

Give some hard and chewy texture things to eat.

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